How to Make Creamy Alfredo Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Alfredo sauce is a classic Italian sauce known for its rich and creamy texture. It is typically served over fettuccine pasta, but it can also be used as a delicious dipping sauce for breadsticks or as a base for pizza. Making your own creamy Alfredo sauce at home is easy and allows you to customize the flavors to your liking.

While there are many variations of Alfredo sauce, the traditional recipe calls for just a few simple ingredients: butter, heavy cream, garlic, and Parmesan chees...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter, or more to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (such as Kraft®)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; add garlic and sauté until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium and gradually stir in flour until smooth, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and mixture is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Slowly whisk in milk, stirring constantly, until smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until sauce reaches desired consistency, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    205 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 43mg
    • Sodium: 752mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 187mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 214mg